AMERICAN RED CROSS: CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Internship Position Description

American Red Cross of Greater Columbus

Position Title: Content Development (Intern), Communications

Purpose Contribute to and develop communication and marketing materials

Key Responsibilities

• Willingness to support the Red Cross Mission

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Research, interview and gather information for a variety of communication purposes

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Assist with drafting materials which could include talking points and fact sheets,

presentation materials, marketing pieces, PSAs and press releases and other content

development assignments

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Continue individual ARC education from a local and national perspective

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Exhibit cooperative spirit and embrace ways assist with messaging

Reports To Chief Communication Officer

Time Commitment 15-20 hours per week, flexible (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm)

Length of Appointment One Semester

Qualifications General knowledge of all Red Cross programs and services

Working knowledge of disaster response and preparedness

Demonstrates strong writing skills for a variety of delivery platforms

Demonstrates approachability, flexibility and commitment to serving others

Exhibits collaborative spirit

Professional appearance

Must have telephone and Internet access

Must have a valid license and a clean driving record (Must clear a BMV check)

Training Intern Orientation

CPR/First Aid/AED training (2 year certification)

Disaster Services: An Overview (Online)

Community Transportation Program shadowing experience (schedule permitting)

Disaster Response Team shadowing experience (schedule permitting)

Opportunity to become trained for other volunteer roles, if desired

Relationships Collaborates to support ES employees, members of the media, volunteers, members of

the community, and external organizations, as appropriate.

Benefits/Development

Opportunities

Opportunity to serve the community

Affiliation with the most-admired internationally known humanitarian organization in the

world.

Gain valuable work experience and professional networking opportunities

Ability to learn valuable skills including life-saving First Aid/CPR/AED and be trained in

Disaster Response among other things.

Documentation of service, letter of reference as requested

In accordance with Chapter Policies:

Each Red Cross volunteer is required to provide written affirmation that he or she will perform Red Cross duties

in compliance with the Red Cross Code of Conduct and the Red Cross Confidential Information and Intellectual

Property Policy. All volunteers are expected to protect the Red Cross image and reputation by behaving ethically

and appropriately.

The ARCGC may perform, or may request that third parties perform, background and reference checks at any

time in the volunteer application process. All background and reference checks will be performed in accordance

with applicable federal and/or state laws. This check includes a criminal history check for the past seven years

and a social security number verification.

In addition volunteers whose job duties require regular, unsupervised access to clients who are youth, elderly,

or disabled, or whose duties require the safeguarding/handling of Red Cross assets, must have a background

Internship Application Instructions

 

 

To Apply:

 

If interested in this position, please submit a current Resume and a Letter of Intent via email to anne.hemphill@redcross.org  by Midnight on Wednesday, August 27th, 2014.

A Letter of Intent is NOT a cover letter. Instead, we would like for you to answer the following questions in a list format within the body of your email:

* Why do you want to be an intern for the American Red Cross?
* Why are you interested in this specific position?
* What do you hope to gain from this internship?
* Why are you an ideal candidate for this position?

If you wish to be considered for multiple positions, please submit separate applications with Letters of Intent tailored for each position.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.